alchemistical

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of the medieval practice of attempting to transform base metals into noble ones or finding a universal elixir.

Examples

  • The manuscript was filled with alchemistical symbols that no modern scientist could decipher.
  • He approached the experiment with an alchemistical zeal, convinced he could unlock the secrets of matter.

Synonyms: magical, mystical, occult, hermetic